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Welcome to Educators at Funkē Fired Arts

PURCHASING

Funke Fired Arts is a Unified Purchasing approved vendor as well as a member of the KPC.  Furthermore, all of our supplies and equipment are discounted for educators.

Please look to us for all your ceramic needs.  We are continually striving to offer you the best in ceramic products and equipment.  A portion of our selections may be found in the worksheets below.  Please bear with us as we update the sheets to include more of our tools, accessories, and additional supplies.

For questions about your order, or for further information, please contact:

  • Director Sales and Marketing, Oliver S. Comstock: ocomstock@funkefiredarts.com
  • You may also reach us at (513) 871-CLAY, or toll free at 1-866-GET-CLAY
  • Orders may also be faxed to (513) 871-5576.

WORKSHOPS

We offer workshops and training sessions throughout the year; click on our Workshop tab for more details.  Additionally, please ask to join our e-newsletter, and we would be happy to inform you of all of our programs.

KILN REPAIR

We also provide service for your kilns.  Are you having issues with your firings, do you need help in setting up your kiln room, or do you just need to have a few questions answered?  Ask away, our service director Ben Clark is ready to help: bclark@funkefiredarts.com.

Are you having a Kiln Problem Right Now? Submit an online service request.

C.E.U.s

Funke Fired Arts is pleased to offer educators C.E.U.s.  Please call us for more details.

FIELDTRIPS

Students will have a concentrated four-hour lesson on basic wheel-throwing. Demonstrations will break down the structural components of a well-formed vessel and emphasize proper throwing form. Students will have their own pottery wheel, tools, and an unlimited supply of clay.

After the demonstrations, students will have plenty of time to throw pots on their own. Each student will complete at least one pot.

Field Trip Includes: Unlimited Clay, Instruction, Tour of 24,000 sq. ft. public studio including a 50 cubic foot gas kiln, the Exhibition Gallery with rotating exhibits, Lasagna-in-a-kiln: Lunch will be a piping hot lasagna pulled straight from the kiln (please let us know if there are any vegetarians in your group).

  • 15 student minimum
  • 26 maximum
  • $25 per student
  • Purchase Orders Accepted

CHILDREN'S GALLERY

Funke Fired Arts is honored to present our Children's Gallery Space.  Do you have an idea for an exhibition?  Would you like for your students' work to be shown in a professional exhibition space? Please contact our Gallery Director, Lisa Merida-Paytes for more details: lmpaytes@funkefiredarts.com

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